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Report: Chelsea Set To Submit €30 Million Offer For Inter Striker Mario Balotelli
The Blues are ready to splash the cash for the youngster.
Jul 14, 2010 12:10:00 PM
By Adam Scime
Chelsea are ready to submit a €30 million bid for Inter striker Mario Balotelli, according to internews.it.
The teenager, already reportedly the envy of both Manchester United and Manchester City is also wanted by the London club. The mega-bid comes just days after Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti said he would like to coach the player.
Balotelli's future at Inter has been up in the air after several disciplinary problems last season and the player recently dropped out of the Italian Players' Association (AIC). However, new boss Rafael Benitez recently suggested that the 19-year-old was important for the club.
Considered one of the best prospects in world football, it's unlikely that Balotelli will be sold on the cheap if he indeed leaves the Giuseppe Meazza. He has an impressive record of 20 goals in 59 appearances during his first three seasons in Serie A.
After featuring for the Italian Under-21 team over the past several months, there are also suggestions he could be in line for a call-up to the senior national side under new coach Cesare Prandelli.
The teenager, already reportedly the envy of both Manchester United and Manchester City is also wanted by the London club. The mega-bid comes just days after Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti said he would like to coach the player.
Balotelli's future at Inter has been up in the air after several disciplinary problems last season and the player recently dropped out of the Italian Players' Association (AIC). However, new boss Rafael Benitez recently suggested that the 19-year-old was important for the club.
Considered one of the best prospects in world football, it's unlikely that Balotelli will be sold on the cheap if he indeed leaves the Giuseppe Meazza. He has an impressive record of 20 goals in 59 appearances during his first three seasons in Serie A.
After featuring for the Italian Under-21 team over the past several months, there are also suggestions he could be in line for a call-up to the senior national side under new coach Cesare Prandelli.
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